Photography is an art-form in its own right. It is not about taking ‘snaps of your friends’. It is an opportunity to document the world in a different, inspired and exciting way. At Princethorpe we follow the OCR A-level course. It is a completely separate and distinctly different A-level to A-level Fine Art. In terms of UCAS, it is perfectly acceptable to study Art and Photography A-level as separate subjects; their UCAS values are not linked in any way.
It is advisable, but not essential, to have studied GCSE Art before taking A-level Photography.
Coursework is assessed at the end of the course with marks being sent to the examination board for 30 May. Coursework is worth 60% of the A-level. Externally Set Task papers are given out on 1 February of the Upper Sixth year. The external exam is assessed at the end of the exam period (just after the Easter break). A time limit is placed on the preparation period for the examination; however, the Photography department schedule this to ensure students get the maximum time available. The culmination of the Externally Set Task is a three-day 15-hour examination in which to produce a final piece or series. This can be split between the dark room and the Photo Suite as appropriate. The examination is worth 40% of the A-level.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,840 |
| Address | Leamington Road, Princethorpe, Rugby, CV23 9PX |
Photography is an art-form in its own right. It is not about taking ‘snaps of your friends’. It is an opportunity to document the world in a different, inspired and exciting way. At Princethorpe we follow the OCR A-level course. It is a completely separate and distinctly different A-level to A-level Fine Art. In terms of UCAS, it is perfectly acceptable to study Art and Photography A-level as separate subjects; their UCAS values are not linked in any way.
It is advisable, but not essential, to have studied GCSE Art before taking A-level Photography.
Coursework is assessed at the end of the course with marks being sent to the examination board for 30 May. Coursework is worth 60% of the A-level. Externally Set Task papers are given out on 1 February of the Upper Sixth year. The external exam is assessed at the end of the exam period (just after the Easter break). A time limit is placed on the preparation period for the examination; however, the Photography department schedule this to ensure students get the maximum time available. The culmination of the Externally Set Task is a three-day 15-hour examination in which to produce a final piece or series. This can be split between the dark room and the Photo Suite as appropriate. The examination is worth 40% of the A-level.